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Learning Support Practitioner

St Clement Danes School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW

This job expired on 1 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  1 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,500.00 Annually (FTE) plus inner fringe allowance

Learning Support Practitioner job summary

LEARNING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER 

ST CLEMENT DANES SCHOOL

33.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

H3 Point 5: £23,500 + £988 fringe allowance FTE (pro rata)

Actual Salary including fringe allowance: £18,935.94 per annum

Part time working considered

 Start date: January 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Practitioner to join our friendly, dedicated SEN Team to support students in mainstream lessons up to GCSE and in small intervention groups. 

We would like you to have:

Essential:

• Experience of ICT (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel)

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate on all levels

• Ability to understand the needs of students, staff and visiting professionals

• Ability to be flexible in approach and to work as part of a team

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘ We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together ’.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working as a Learning Support Practitioner

• Knowledge of SEN need types and evidence- based interventions

• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools or a willingness to engage with training 

• Knowledge of school procedures

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships

• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement

• Exceptional professional development opportunities 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application:   

Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.  

• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.

• The vacancy closes at 9.00am on Friday 1st December, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.  

• Interviews: w.c. 4th December

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk 

Website: www.stclementdanes.org.uk  / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

School Address: Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

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About St Clement Danes School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1586 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Clement Danes School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-clement-danes-school (opens in new tab)

Thank you for your interest in St Clement Danes School.

This is an extremely exciting time to join St Clement Danes School and the wider Danes Educational Trust family of schools. St Clement Danes has reached the end of a 6-year £9 million expansion programme including new Art, Maths, Science, Technology, LRC, PE and Sports facilities as well as significant investment in pastoral provision. This expansion, allied with the beautiful setting in 47 acres in the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty, ensures both students and staff experience a first-class learning environment.

With over 1000 applicants for 240 places annually, St Clement Danes School is a popular local choice. It is partially selective, allocating 10% of places based on musical aptitude and 10% on the basis of an academic test. When last visited by Ofsted, it was awarded outstanding in every one of the then 31 measures. It has more recently been awarded ‘World Class School’ status, an accolade awarded to schools who have moved ‘beyond outstanding’.

St Clement Danes is a wonderful blend of tradition and adaptation. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence in everything we do for students, staff and the wider community. The key drivers that underpin our vision at St Clement Danes are success for all, character development for all and dignity for all.

St Clement Danes believes diversity makes our school stronger which is why we are a proud equal opportunities employer and encourage all of our staff to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe in fairness in the workplace and we encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. We celebrate diversity so that different cultures can thrive, adding to the richness and experience of our community.

We look for talented and committed people and work hard to keep them, helping them to reach their full potential. In return, we offer an exceptional CPDL programme within the Trust and the opportunity to share best practice within and beyond St Clement Danes and the Trust through our leadership of the St Clement Danes Challenge Partners Hub.

I want St Clement Danes School to continue as a World Class School and as a central part of the local community. If you share our commitment to the development of every child’s intelligence and character, we want to hear from you. If you choose to apply for a job with the Trust, you will join a happy, successful team whilst making a wise investment in your future career.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact Dawn Gamble (Recruitment Manager) at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

Danes Educational Trust

The Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all six schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.

The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Mr T Sutherland
Headteacher
www.stclementdanes.org.uk
www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

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